How does the UFI creation and PCN notification service work?
After purchasing this service, you will receive access to the secure portal. This portal contains an overview of all steps. You fill in your product details and we will get to work.
Poison Center Notification & UFI
We will provide:
- Your product’s Unique Formula Identifier (UFI)
- A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) report
- Registration of your product with the relevant national Poison Centres via ECHA.
Countries for PCN registration
You can count the number of countries in which you want to register your product. This is the number of countries you need to purchase. You will be able to select the specific countries within the portal. If you plan to expand the sales of your products to new countries at a later date, then you can always order additional PCN country registrations.
The EU has 27 countries and the EEA has 30 (EU+Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland) In the portal you can select these countries:
| Belgium | (BE) | Spain | (ES) | Hungary | (HU) | Slovakia | (SK) |
| Bulgaria | (BG) | France | (FR) | Malta | (MT) | Finland | (FI) |
| Czechia | (CZ) | Croatia | (HR) | Netherlands | (NL) | Sweden | (SE) |
| Denmark | (DK) | Italy | (IT) | Austria | (AT) | Germany | (DE) |
| Cyprus | (CY) | Poland | (PL) | Iceland | (IS) | Estonia | (EE) |
| Latvia | (LV) | Portugal | (PT) | Liechtenstein | (LI) | Ireland | (IE) |
| Lithuania | (LT) | Romania | (RO) | Norway | (NO) | Greece | (EL) |
| Luxembourg | (LU) | Slovenia | (SI) | Switzerland* | (CH) |
*For Switzerland we can create the PCN dossier, with all the needed information to make a submission in the Swiss portal. Contact us for more information.
CLP Label Information
We offer the option to purchase a CLP compliant product label, containing all mandatory information as required by the EU CLP Regulation. This will be provided as a PDF. This is not a design, but a summery of the required information. This will enable you to integrate the necessary information into your product label design. You can also order the CLP label creation separately. Already have a label? — We can do a CLP label compliance check of your label in accordance with current CLP requirements. We will provide detailed feedback and corrections to ensure your label meets all regulatory standards.
Registering Additives and Premixtures for Animal Feed with the Poison Centre
For additives and premixtures that are intentionally added to animal feed or water to perform a specific function, it is mandatory to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). These products, while excluded from food and feeding products, may still contain substances that pose potential risks to animal and human health. Therefore, a PCN ensures that emergency responders and regulatory authorities can access critical safety information if necessary, improving the safety and effectiveness of these additives and premixtures.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to a product formulation. In the case of additives and premixtures for animal feed, the UFI is used to identify the specific mixture of ingredients within the product. This identifier allows emergency responders and healthcare professionals to quickly access information about the ingredients in case of an incident or exposure, facilitating prompt and accurate treatment.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report submitted to the Poison Centre, detailing important information about hazardous products, including additives and premixtures for animal feed. The PCN includes the product’s chemical composition, hazards, and first-aid measures. This information is crucial for emergency responders to ensure effective and safe handling of incidents involving these products.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a regulation that requires hazardous products to be classified according to their health, safety, and environmental risks. For additives and premixtures in animal feed, CLP ensures that any hazards are clearly labeled with appropriate symbols and safety instructions, allowing users and emergency responders to understand the risks and manage the product safely.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized system that manages safety information about hazardous substances used in consumer and industrial products. It serves as a resource for medical professionals, regulatory bodies, and emergency responders, providing them with access to critical safety data in the event of an exposure or emergency. Submitting a PCN ensures that this vital information is available and can be quickly accessed when needed.
Why is This Needed?
PCNs are necessary for additives and premixtures in animal feed to provide emergency responders and healthcare professionals with immediate access to safety information in case of exposure or accidents. The registration ensures that these products are handled safely, mitigating risks to both animals and humans, particularly in the event of unintentional ingestion or mishandling.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain hazardous products, including additives and premixtures for animal feed, became mandatory as of January 1, 2021. This regulation is part of the EU’s ongoing efforts to improve product safety and ensure that appropriate information is available to manage risks effectively.
FAQ
Question: Do additives and premixtures for animal feed need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, additives and premixtures for animal feed that contain hazardous substances must be registered with the Poison Centre. This registration ensures that safety information is accessible to emergency responders in case of exposure or accidents involving these products.
Question: What role does the UFI play in animal feed additives?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is used to identify the specific chemical composition of additives and premixtures for animal feed. It helps emergency responders quickly access important safety data related to the ingredients of the product, ensuring appropriate responses in the event of exposure or accidents.
Question: Why is it important to submit a PCN for animal feed additives?
Answer: Submitting a PCN ensures that emergency responders and healthcare professionals can access critical information about the product’s chemical composition, hazards, and first-aid measures. This is vital for managing risks to animals, humans, and the environment in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: How does CLP apply to animal feed additives?
Answer: CLP ensures that hazardous ingredients in animal feed additives are clearly labeled with hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and safety instructions. This labeling provides important information for handling and responding to emergencies involving these products, ensuring safe usage and risk management.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for animal feed additives?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain hazardous products, including additives and premixtures for animal feed, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This legal obligation aims to enhance product safety and ensure the availability of critical information for managing potential risks.
Question: How long does it take to submit the UFI and PCN notification?
It takes us a few days’ work. As soon as you upload the documentation, we will get started right away.
Question: Am I the owner of the PCN notification?
Yes, you are the owner of the PCN notification. You retain full ownership of the data you provided. The PCN notification will be accessible in your ECHA account.
Question: Is this service for one product or more?
The service is for one product.
Question: Why do I have to pay to create a UFI?
The service we offer is not just about providing a UFI. The UFI is a component within a much more extensive process. The core service we provide is the preparation and submission of your Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to national appointed bodies through ECHA portal, which is a mandatory requirement under the EU CLP Regulation for placing hazardous mixtures on the market. Generating a UFI is simplest part. The PCN report, however, is complex. It demands detailed ingredient review—chemical classifications—formatted precisely for Poison Centre submission via ECHA.
Question: My company is not based in the EU, how can I submit a PCN?
We provide a solution for companies which are not based in the EU. You can find more information on the PCN & UFI for non-EU companies page.
Question: Can you provide Safety Data Sheets in full compliance with EU Regulation (REACH & CLP)?
Yes, we can create Safety Data Sheets (SDS)— also known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)— tailored to your product and compliant with the latest EU regulations. Whether you are manufacturing chemical mixtures, importing products into the EU, or distributing under a private label, a compliant SDS is legally required and essential for safe use throughout the supply chain. You will find more on the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) Creation Service page.
